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There are a few experiences in life that can leave one feeling dazed and confused. Waking up from surgery after heavy anesthesia can be found at the top of that list, along with divorcing a narcissist. While the medically induced fog from surgery...

The month of gratitude is on the horizon, and I find myself peeking in my rearview mirror to reflect on the past fifteen years. While riding this crazy rollercoaster called life, I dated, married and divorced a person with Narcissistic Personality...

What does the word, “boundary” mean to you? We know it is important to have personal boundaries. We also know people who have no regard for personal boundaries. In our front yard, we set boundaries using fences. Our homes have a front...

For the past year, I have been closely following Kelly Rutherford's custody battle. I was initially left thinking that there must be more to the story. This case is of interest to me because of my role as a high-conflict divorce coach and...

No one said it was easy to date after a divorce. Dating as a single, newly divorced dad can be even more difficult, especially for those worried about upsetting their kids or bringing new people by them.There are a few good rules recommended by...

I would love to be a fly on the wall in a divorce attorney's office. This profession is privy to the innermost details of a person's life and it probably takes a lot to make a divorce attorney cringe. In 2011, I did something that would...

I plopped down on a therapist’s couch for the first time when I was in my early 20’s. That visit was prompted by a severely dysfunctional relationship that thankfully, came to an end. One of the first goals I set with the therapist was...

Love and the dating world can be hard when you are a divorced parent. Not only do you have to worry whether you will find someone you are interested in and want to know further, but you have to worry about your kids being okay with this person as...

With statistic showing that Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is on the rise, the Family Court System is being taken by storm and sadly, the system is not equipped to deal with the gale force winds that a narcissist can create. For those who...

I still remember watching Beverly Hills 90210 in high school and being completely enthralled with the show as a 16-year old girl. I will be the first to admit that my guilty pleasure for years has been reality television. My interest in reality...

Mother's Day is not an easy holiday for dads who are divorced. Helping the kids plan events for this day and keeping one's cool throughout the process can actually be quite an art.It's important that dads remember to focus on their...

After you get a divorce there are some things you should try to avoid doing and saying. Here are some of those things.Slander your ex on social media websites.Facebook is a commonly used social media website. Many people tend to over share on this...

After your divorce you may be left with many mementos from the marriage and wedding itself. One particular memento is the wedding ring. What do you do with your wedding ring after a divorce?Make a little extra cash.If just the sight of the wedding...

By Julie GarrisonIn the State of California, a noncustodial dad making $3,000 a month may have to pay nearly half of what he makes incourt-ordered supportfor his three children. In other states, the scenario is similar.The payment amount is based...